Lando Norris looked poised to clinch the Drivers’ Championship at the Qatar Grand Prix until strategy chaos turned everything upside down. McLaren’s decision to skip the early safety car pit stop for both drivers cost them the race and handed Max Verstappen another shot at his fifth world title. Now, all eyes are on Abu Dhabi, where Norris, Verstappen, and Piastri face off in a thrilling three-way championship battle. Sam and Ryan break down McLaren’s strategy blunders, the psychological toll on the drivers, and make bold predictions for the season finale. Grab a cold one and buckle up for this episode of Cooldown Rundown.